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Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,060
of 100,495 penalized employers

Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div in Benton Harbor, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Village of Dolton - Public Works in Dolton, IL is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $5,000 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
44%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$5,000 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div

The federal enforcement record for Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div in Benton Harbor, MI includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $10,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $5,000 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,500. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-03-14 to 2013-04-04, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-14

Last Inspection

2013-04-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,500 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$10,000

Current Penalty Amount

$5,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,000 from the initial assessment of $10,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.1
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $5,000 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,500 $826
View all 9,788 employers in Public Administration →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

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4 inspections $5,000
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2 inspections $5,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div have? ▼
Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div had? ▼
Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-14 and the most recent on 2013-04-04. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div? ▼
Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div has been assessed $5,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div has 5 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div operate in? ▼
Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Benton Harbor Dept of Public Safety Fire Div's total OSHA penalty of $5,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Village of Dolton - Public Works in Dolton, IL is a similar public administration employer with $5,000 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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